Greetings Card : Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25

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Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25

Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25 south of London last night and made their way to the Clacket Lane service station near Junction 6 The motorway was closed because of the abandoned vehicles

Alisdair Macdonald
mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WA*214304

Media ID 21542494

© Mirrorpix

1995

Greetings Card (A5)

Experience the magic of winter with our captivating greeting card from Alisdair Macdonald's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the breathtaking scene of a snow-covered M25, where motorists and lorry drivers huddled together at the Clacket Lane service station, seeking refuge from the harsh winter conditions. This evocative card, titled "Snow hits the south," is a perfect reminder of the beauty and unpredictability of nature. Share the joy of the season with this stunning and thoughtful greeting card.

Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)

Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")

Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the chaos and unexpected beauty of a snowstorm that hit the southern region, specifically the M25 south of London, in the 1990s. As nature's white blanket descended upon the motorway, motorists and lorry drivers found themselves at a standstill, forced to abandon their vehicles amidst treacherous conditions. The deserted scene on this major artery is both eerie and mesmerizing. In this particular frame, we witness a group of stranded individuals seeking refuge at Clacket Lane service station near Junction 6. This impromptu gathering serves as a testament to human resilience and adaptability in times of adversity. With no other option but to wait out the storm together, strangers become companions united by their shared predicament. The closure of the motorway due to abandoned vehicles adds another layer of complexity to this snapshot from history. It symbolizes not only Mother Nature's power over our modern infrastructure but also highlights how unforeseen circumstances can disrupt even our most well-established systems. Photographer Alisdair Macdonald masterfully captures these extraordinary events with his lens, freezing time for us all to reflect upon an unforgettable moment in time. This photograph reminds us that despite our best-laid plans or technological advancements, nature has its own way of reminding us who truly holds control over our world.

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